Do you initiate anticoagulation prophylaxis for pediatric patients with vascular compression secondary to solid tumor/lymphoma?
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Would you initiate anticoagulation for a pediatric oncology patient with vascular compression secondary to solid tumor/lymphoma?
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Pediatric Hematology/Oncology · FibroFighters Foundation
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It is an interesting question, but lacks critical details. Of course, most cancers are prothrombotic, and anticoagulation can have risks:
- Is it arterial or venous compression? Complete obstruction? Acute or chronic? Collaterals?
- Is it compromising an organ?
- Is thrombus seen, or is there blood flow?...
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